I don’t think it’s nostalgia. I think it’s a phenomeno that’s worth discussion. Many couples say they weren’t trying but they weren’t trying not too, and have reported that for generations. It’s obviously great to have planned children, but I think it’s interesting and worthwhile to examine how we sometimes sidle into…

Yeah I got a goldilocks vibe at the beginning, like “This birth control isn't effective enough, this birth control is TOO effective :("

This is reading really privilege-y to me. There are some who have the privilege of accidental pregnancies being okay, or even welcomed. If that’s you, then don’t get an IUD. No one is making women get IUDs if they don’t want them.

“dribbles before he shoots”
oh fucking ew.

These discussions are always so focused on ourselves. Pregnancy by definition involves multiple people (a partner in reproduction who also consents to becoming a parent, a future child). Creating a whole new human being shouldn’t be a matter of “whoops”, and there’s no reason to be nostalgic about a time when it more…

“You know what the values tell you? Why are you 15-years-old and letting some boy take advantage of you?”

aw shit yall we got a trekkie ready to start some shit in here

*Speculation informed by some spoilers to follow*

but I do really enjoy not ever feeling judged for drinking/clubbing/travelling while my kid is being babysat.

And then proceeds to fix a botched rescue, take charge of the “boys” and makes it known, in no uncertain terms, she’s in charge and they’re following her plan.

Ok so. I’m a huge star wars nerd. And i’m dressing up opening day, missing work, and waiting in line. the whole shebang.

Jesus. I’m 34 and grew up with Star Wars. I went to see the updated films in theaters in the 90’s. I cut school to see the first showing of Phantom Menace having bought the tickets 3 weeks in advance. I have the original VHS box set that I am NEVER getting rid of since it’s the BEST version. And I wasn’t the only girl…

Definitely patronizing, and sorta infuriating to be honest. Another question: why do grown adults think they have to refer to mothers (and not even their own mothers!) as “mommies”? I can’t help but think this trivializes the dead serious business of parenting.

A fellow parent gave you the stink-eye for calling your kid a jerk? There is not a parent alive who hasn’t called their kid that or worse. I love my little boy dearly, but there are times when he’s a real asshole; I have no issue saying this.

As a non-American, this was a very interesting read to me. I have a 1 1/2 year old, and I can honestly not relate to any of this. Part of me is kind of scared that this is because I only hang out with alcoholics - but on a more serious note I think there are some significantly different cultural approaches to the…

i love this. i really see the “give mom a drink” mentality as another way to patronize mothers. as a mother of 3 (one of whom is mentally disabled), working outside the home, and also running a farm at home i do find myself saying “i need a drink” but not really meaning it in a way that would mean, “i have to have a…

I just felt like we needed a full shot of Rebel looking fucking BOSS in this dress. ALSO HER BAG IS A CANDY. She looks like Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century went to a fancy party and I love it.

Mary-Kate Olsen looks like a tiny French child next to her new husband and his daughter.

The possibilities...I wonder if I could cultivate some of this yeast to brew an IPA.

BUT A HANDFUL OF PEOPLE TRIED TO CORRECT HIM, YOANA. HOW WOULD YOU FEEL!? THIS IS TOTALLY LIKE BEING DRAWN AND QUARTERED!